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North Shore

by ALOHA DEAN

From Cape Halawa on the East end to Kalaupapa in the middle, the stretch of the Northeastern coast of Molokai is arguably the most beautiful place on Earth. What makes it so beautiful is its sheer majesty and natural glamour juxtaposed with its difficult access.
The expansive valleys and tall, flowing waterfalls accentuate a coastline as rugged as any on earth, while viewing the vertical cliffs with a supines neck can be afforded thanks to deep water immediately offshore. The North shore of Molokai, or "the back side" as the locals call it, is almost completely inaccessible by land, and even a helicopter would have difficulty finding a place to set down for a peek.  But, the views and the fishing leading to memories of a lifetime are worth it.